Leftovers, Fall Cold Edition

~I've been suffering from a super draining fall cold for the past week, which has contributed to my lack of posting. Right before I got sick I went up to the Cape for a night and took this picture:

Now I stare at it and try to remember the good times, before the sickness.

~Also contributing to my lack of posting? This: 

 ~I did manage to make it to the Big E though, where I ate everything and saw super cute animals like this little lambykins:

~On the food front, James' father gave me some homegrown quinces last week that I'm hoping to put to good use once I'm feeling better. 

~On the life front, my birthday is on Thursday but I've already received the BEST PRESENT EVER from my aunt: 

 ~On the work front, it's been a week of near misses. I found out that a screenplay I wrote was chosen as an 'Official Finalist' for the New York Screenplay Contest. They're mailing me a certificate. I also got a very sweet and encouraging email from a literary agent about my book proposal. Sadly, she is leaving the profession at the end of the month. Don't worry though. When I inevitably become a Big Deal, I won't forget about you, the little people.

Daytrippin' in Litchfield County

As my mother says, "Litchfield County is a lovely part of the world" and, even though it's only half an hour away from my home, it feels like another country. Sometimes I get so caught up in planning far away trips that I forget how restorative it can be to simply get away, even within state lines. So, after a busy week where we barely saw each other (thank you, new school year) James and I decided to take a long lesiurely drive down to New Milford, CT to visit our friend's farm.

Sullivan Farms (sadly, no relation) sits on 100 acres of beautiful Connecticut farmland and managed by our friend Joey, pictured here eating an apple.

All kinds of seasonal produce can be found at their farmstand, as well as other local products like honey, soaps, and maple syrup.

But we enjoyed simply wandering around the farm and taking in the scenery.

A girl could get used to this.